Vegetarian Times is known for its “great recipes” (Chicago Tribune), and this new edition of the Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook offers more than 600 fabulous recipes, along with comprehensive information on vegetarian diet and nutrition. It’s the definitive guide for vegetarians as well as an inspiration to all cooks who want fresh new ideas and great taste. Forget about labels–this is the vegetarian cookbook that everyone will love!

I am very pleased with this cookbook. I’ve been a vegetarian for about 10 years but only recently starting cooking more and this cookbook is great. The front section talks about the choice to be vegetarian and goes over how to have a balanced diet without eating meat.

The recipes themselves are divided up logically into chapters such as “vegetable main dishes”, “grains and legumes”, and “soy-based meals” which I appreciate. It makes it easy to find what you are looking for. There are also sections on foods aimed at kids and recipes that you can make in under 30 minutes.

At the back there is a section with sample menus which is really helpful for people who have a hard time breaking away from the idea that a meal must have a meat/protein center and side dishes.

Everything I’ve made so far has come out well and even my meat-eating husband has enjoyed them. Nothing is too complicated for a new cook. Highly recommended.

We have tried several recipes. None have surpassed our expectations, some have not met them. The recipes often require unusual ingredients. Some examples pulled at random: liquid aminos, smoked dulse flakes, liquid smoke, zucchini blossoms, pomegranate vinegar, and barbecue flavored baked tofu. This makes it difficult to open the book and throw something together. I would recommend the Moosewood Cook’s at Home cookbook or even Laurel’s kitchen first, especially to beginners.

This cookbook is pretty weak in terms of flavor…I noted that I was constantly substituting and adding ingredients to try and jazz up bland recipes. The recipes definitely lack oomph…if you are looking for an easy to follow cookbook and you don’t mind sacrificing flavor for time saving, then tis is the cookbook for you. If you are a more experienced cook or you expect delicious results, I would not get this one.

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